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  • Simon Fullylove avatar

    It's About Jesus

    Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Jul 3, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,485 views

    A look at the centrality of Jesus to everything and an encouragement to keep on discovering him.

    Introduction Do you ever ask yourself the question “what on earth am I doing?” Like the man who spent all his money on a sleek new Mercedes roadster and was out on the motorway for an evening cruise. The top was down, the breeze was blowing through his hair and he decided to open her up. As wnet ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. avatar

    You Are What You Eat

    Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Aug 7, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,625 views

    In a world of fad diets, cooking shows on tv, and gourmet grocery stores everywhere, Jesus reminds us not to work for the bread that perishes. We are reminded that Jesus is the bread eternal!

    "You Are What You Eat!" Sermon on John 6:24-35 Pentecost +9-B August 6, 2006 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. “For the bread of God is that which comes down from heaven and gives life to the world. They said to him, ‘Sir, give us this bread always.’ Jesus said to them, ‘I am the bread of life. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. avatar

    Wonder Bread

    Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Aug 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,849 views

    A Sermon on the miracle of the feeding of the 5,000. The crowd failed to see the true miracle in the meal, and this sermon invites followers of Jesus to focus on the meaning behind the miracle.

    "Wonder Bread" Sermon on John 6:1-21 July 30, 2006 Pentecost +8-B Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. “Then Jesus took the loaves, and when he had given thanks,he distributed them to those who were seated; so also the fish, as much as they wanted…When the people saw the sign that he had done, they ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    The Invitation

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,982 views

    Some call this the greatest invitation ever made. Like every invitation is contains three parts: the invited, the inviter, and the invitation itself. Let’s break our text down and consider it from three directions.

    Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO The Invitation Mt 11:28-30 Introduction: Robert Kirkpatrick had some good news and some bad news. The good news: he had been extended a written invitation to a dinner with President Bush in Washington, DC. The invite ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    ‘baby's Mama' Drama

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Sep 23, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,473 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to encourage single parents handling the difficulties of parenthood

    "How to Handle the Drama of Being a Baby’s Mama" -Reverend Antonio L. Torrence Acts 1:14 When American Idol’s Fantasia release her latest single, called “Baby Mama”, all of black America took turns giving their various opinions about what they perceived to be the negative message behind some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    I Am The Way Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 25, 2007
    based on 84 ratings
     | 14,353 views

    Jesus made the claim that He is the WAY to the Father although many people claim that there are different routes. Scripture gives his claims in order that we not be deceived.

    May, 2007 I AM the Way John 14:1-6 INTRODUCTION: In this chapter Jesus brought out the I AM claim in a different setting. The disciples were confused and troubled. Jesus could see their anxiety in their faces. Things were leading up to the crucifixion. They may have felt they didn’t know ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Jesus Will Meet You There

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jun 28, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 9,880 views

    The promise that Jesus made to His disciples “and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age” has brought peace and assurance to many a troubled heart.

    JESUS WILL MEET YOU THERE Then go quickly and tell His disciples: ’He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see Him.’ Now I have told you." (Matthew 28:7) I regularly read “A Pastoral Letter” that I receive bi-monthly from Paul W. Powell of George W. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Vartenisian avatar

    Narnia: A Lion's Tale

    Contributed by Richard Vartenisian on Dec 2, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,310 views

    A sermon about Aslan from CS Lewis’ The Lion,The Witch and the Wardrobe

    A Lion’s Tale He was the most unlikely person to write a children’s novel. He was a 50 year old professor who had not married and had no children. He determined he would write a kind of fairy tale. Yet he had never even read a fairy tale until he was an adult. It was really unlikely he knew how ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Edwards avatar

    By This Will They Know You Are My Disciples Series

    Contributed by Mark Edwards on Mar 29, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 13,799 views

    by loving one another with authentic love, people will see we are following the teachings and example of Jesus

    We are continuing our journey towards Easter with our next statement that Jesus said that changed the world. Last week we heard how when Jesus said, come follow me, it started off a chain reaction which would eventually lead to their being 1 and a half billion followers of Jesus all around the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Smith avatar

    Extreme Widows! Mark 12: 41-44

    Contributed by David Smith on Dec 14, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,944 views

    My focus here is on three widows - Ruth, her mother-in-law Naomi, and a nameless pensioner who puts all her livelihood into the offertory plate! As ever, the characters the Bible brings before us as heroes of the faith are persons whom the community at

    A priest by the name of Wes Seeliger was shopping for a motorcycle. The Harley-Davidson salesperson bragged ‘this machine will go from 0 to 150 in 20 seconds. It will hug the road at 150 km/h. It will outrun anything on wheels. What do you do for a living, sir.’ ‘I’m a priest’ Seeliger said. ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Mitchell Skelton avatar

    Examining The Evidence Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 23, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,847 views

    Become Crime Scene Investigators and study the evidences of the resurrection of Christ. Today, lets look at some of the preliminary facts theories concerning Jesus’ death and resurrection.

    CSI: Easter 1 of 5 in series Examining the Evidence INTRODUCTION The importance of Crime Scene Investigators has been shown recently on the hit television series CSI and CSI:Miami. CSI’s are the experts called to gather and study the evidence found at a crime scene. The CSI’s then make ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    The Curse Of Pornography

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 10, 2005
    based on 164 ratings
     | 27,855 views

    The curse of Pornography has invaded the church. The Cure for the Curse is found in C.A.P. - Confession, Avoidance, and Partnering

    Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledgethese sources whenever possible. THE CURSE OF PORNOGRAPHY MATTHEW 5:27-30 Introduction: Have you ever done a web search on your computer only to be shocked and embarrassed at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    Extravagant Love Or Foolish Waste? Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 21, 2004
    based on 198 ratings
     | 21,027 views

    Mary anoints the feet of Jesus as an act of extravagant love and generosity.

    Sermon for 5th Sunday In Lent Yr C, 28/03/2004 Based on Jn 12:1-8 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta The couple enjoyed dinner parties and they hosted them often. It was a chance for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    No Room In Our Hearts

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jan 17, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,176 views

    A Christmas Eve sermon

    Finally! Christmas Eve is finally here! I thought I would never make it! I actually thought that sometime during the past few days some desparate shopper would drive me off the road. I mean, people are driving like maniacs out there. Of course, it is not as if traffic is always good in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Greg Baskerville avatar

    "A Small Town Man"

    Contributed by Greg Baskerville on Mar 24, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,646 views

    This is a funeral I delivered for the newspaper editor in our small community.

    2 Timothy 4:6-8 “For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time has come for my departure. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the Righteous Judge, will award ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational